Journal 3 — LA CITY GUIDE

THE 20 BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN LOS ANGELES, FROM RESTAURANTS TO SHOPPING AND MORE.

  1. RUNYON CANYON: Runyon Canyon Park is one of the most popular hiking destinations in Los Angeles and often shows up on publishers' lists of best hikes in LA.

  2. NOBU MALIBU: Located right along the Malibu coastline, Nobu is the most beautiful restaurant in the city. Must make a reservation.

  3. SOHO WAREHOUSE: Located in Downtown Los Angeles, Soho Warehouse is a place for creative thinkers to meet, work, stay and relax. Must try the the Junglebird cocktail.

  4. DELILAH: Delilah Los Angeles is a chic lounge and restaurant with a nostalgic, 1920s-inspired aesthetic. No photos allowed.

  5. BOTTEGA LOUIS: Located in Downtown Los Angeles, one of our favorite go to's for delicious and beautiful desserts. Portobello mushroom fries are the highlight.

  6. HOLLYWOOD BOWL: Since its opening in 1922, the Hollywood Bowl has been the premier destination for live music in Southern California.

  7. SANTA MONICA: Enjoy the California sunshine as you bicycle from Venice Beach to Santa Monica.

  8. DEATH & CO: Located in the Arts District, New York's famed spot for creative drinks with a New American menu & a speakeasy vibe.

  9. BESTIA: A chef-driven multi-regional Italian restaurant in the Arts District in DTLA by Ori Menashe and Genevieve Gergis. The Gnocchi is to die for.

  10. MELANIE GRANT: The best skin facialist in the world. Located in West Hollywood for all your beauty needs.

  11. MANUELA: Located in the Arts District of Los Angeles, Manuela unites chef, farmer and artist to create an authentic and original dining experience. Must order the biscuits to start.

  12. POLO LOUNGE: 99% chance of seeing a celebrity. The buttermilk pancakes and McCarthy salad are incredible.

  13. LUPETTI PIZZERIA: Best. Pizza. Ever. Located in the Arts District.

  14. GOOD TIMES AT DAVEY WANYE’S: Enter through the fridge into a '70s retro bar, with era-appropriate garage sale decor, an Airstream trailer & backyard BBQ.

  15. KITH: The best curated clothing and footwear retailer in the United States.

  16. FACTORY KITCHEN: Italian in the Arts District. The Pesto pasta is heaven.

  17. THE BROAD MUSEUM: A contemporary art museum on Grand Avenue in Downtown Los Angeles. Book online for a free experience.

  18. GRAND CENTRAL MARKET: A foodies dream. From Egg Slut, to spices, to the best avocado on toast.

  19. ROSE BOWL FLEA MARKET: Every second Sunday of the month. Take lots of cash and prepare to spend the whole day searching for gems!

  20. THE GROVE: A Disneyland like feel, surrounded by Nordstrom, Nike, Sephora and Blue Ribbon Sushi instead.